DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT / PRESS RELEASE
August 7, 2024
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented investment vehicles affiliated with Rhône Capital (Rhône), a global private equity firm, in their investment in Sweet Oak, a joint venture with the owner of Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC formed to complete the acquisition of Whole Earth Brands, Inc. through a take private merger. The acquisition was funded by Rhône’s equity investment and a senior secured debt facility.
The McDermott corporate team was led by David Grimes and Patrick Rowe, with invaluable support from Scott Regan, Smith Alpert, Yuxin Jin and Greg Berson. Tom Conaghan and Diana Douglas advised on securities, Alex Ruiz on tax, Nate Barnett on Delaware law, Elias Eliopoulos on real estate, Ty Carson, Stephane Dionnet and Elai Katz on competition, Ellie Atkins and Sarah Bro on intellectual property, Deepali Doddi on data privacy, Abigail Kagan on employment, Samantha Koplik on finance, Nick Paul on benefits and Jacob Hollinger on environmental matters.
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